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Welcome to the 2021 Spring House Hunt

Mar 30, 2021 06:00AM ● By Pamela Johnson

The spring house hunt this year is something like the Easter egg hunts of my childhood. Remember the days when you would get all ramped up to get out into the yard, basket in hand...

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What’s Love Got to Do with It? The Love of Real Estate

Jan 28, 2021 06:00AM ● By Pamela Johnson

Home buying in and of itself is an emotional experience. Emotions and love go hand in hand, right? New buyers tend to think that when they see the right home, “they'll just know it.”

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A New Trend: Zoom Goes to the Dining Room

Nov 28, 2020 06:00AM ● By Pamela Johnson

Homes are being adapted to accommodate working and schooling remotely, changing with an eye toward a new flexibility, function & look. Are these changes shifting the “identity” of rooms...

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Let’s Talk “Real Estate” Turkey! What Is the Escalation Clause?

Oct 29, 2020 06:00AM ● By Pamela Johnson

Yes, it is a Seller’s real estate market, and it is smoking hot. As Buyers compete for the home of their dreams, they are finding the challenges of winning their new home mounting.

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Reflections: Father’s Advice to New Homeowners

Jun 29, 2020 06:00AM

Father’s Day last month has had me thinking a lot about my dad and his influence on my first real estate purchase. I thought it might be fun to share some of that advice with my readers.

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Why Are These Buyers Asking Me to Pay Their Closing Costs?

Mar 30, 2020 06:00AM ● By Pamela Johnson

It’s great to be a seller in today’s tight market. What comes as a surprise to many sellers is that quite a few buyers will ask a seller to pay for their closing costs.

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Tips for Eliminating Home Inspection Anxiety

Aug 29, 2019 06:00AM

It doesn’t matter if you are the seller, buyer (or real estate agent), the days leading up to a home inspection will naturally cause angst for all involved.

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